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Choose Route 90 when your lodging sits midtown or north and you are approaching from U.S. 50 west of Ocean City—especially if downtown Inlet gridlock is heavy. Downtown and Boardwalk-focused trips still need the Kelley bridge or a long Coastal Highway drive north after crossing. Compare live traffic on both approaches Friday afternoon before you commit.
Sources: MDOT SHA · Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
